TL;DR

Design Engineer (Fintech): Develop and prototype spend management tools for SMEs, bridging design and engineering with AI-assisted design-to-code workflows. Focus on rapid prototyping, evolving design systems, and delivering high-quality frontend code for web and mobile products.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom

Company

%hirify_global% is the UK’s fastest growing fintech company focused on serving established SMEs, a major underserved market segment.

What you will do

Prototype and validate user experiences rapidly using Figma and AI-assisted tools.
Translate high-fidelity designs into functional frontend code for web and mobile products.
Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Define and champion best practices for the design engineer role and design-to-code workflows.
Mentor team members and contribute to growing design engineering capabilities.
Continuously explore new tools and techniques in AI-assisted design and development.

Requirements

Location: Hybrid work based in London, UK
English: B2 level or higher
Portfolio demonstrating responsive web and/or native mobile app design and frontend development.
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and frontend testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
Experience with design systems, accessibility, and inclusive design principles.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in ambiguous, creative environments.

Nice to have

Experience with end-to-end testing tools like Playwright or Cypress.
Familiarity with AI-assisted design-to-code tools such as GitHub Copilot and Figma Dev Mode MCP.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options.
Full onboarding and continuous development support.
Private health cover and pension contributions.
Discretionary bonus scheme and life assurance.
Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Regular social activities and collaborative team culture.

Hiring process

Intro call with hiring team member.
Video call with Head of Design and portfolio discussion.
Portfolio review with design, engineering, and product team members.
Home design/engineering task showcasing product thinking and AI use.
Culture interview with an independent team member evaluating values and decision-making.